Tshipise
Tshipise is a town in Vhembe District Municipality in the Limpopo province of South Africa.
Holiday resort 39 km south-east of Musina and 86 km north-east of Louis Trichardt. It was developed from 1936. Formerly spelt Chipise, the name is said to be derived from Tshivenḓa “tshisima tsha u fhisa”, ‘hot spring’, referring to the mineral springs at 65°C.
Tshipise is best known for the resort, Tshipise a Forever Resort, that provides refuge for the Swaeltjies, The nickname given to old people travelling north to Tshipise a Forever Resort for the winter months. The Swaeltjies stay at the resorts Caravan Park mostly from April to August as the winter temperatures at Tshipise is around 24°C during the day, making it a perfect winter vacation destination.
